Taft, Ray - CD-27561
Title
Taft, Ray - CD-27561
Subject
U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa)
Description
Personnel card documenting induction and processing information for a soldier at Camp Dodge, Iowa.
Identifier
CD - 27561
Surname
Taft
Given Name(s)
Ray
Town or City of Residence
Cedar Rapids
County of Residence
Linn
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
9 Jun 1885
Birthplace
Linn Co-IA
Enlistment Age
18
Civil Occupation
woodworker
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
15 Jun 1903
11 Feb 1910
11 Feb 1910
Enlistment Unit
Co C 53rd Reg
Co C 53rd Reg
Co C 53rd Reg
Next of Kin
fath- Ira B Taft
Height
5ft 8in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
light
Access Instructions
This item represents an index entry. The original records are held by the Iowa Genealogical Society Library and are not available online. Researchers may view the documents in person or request a digital or mailed copy from library staff. Service fees may apply.
Collection
Citation
“Taft, Ray - CD-27561,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 21, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/46854.